What impact that report has on Newark and the 18 other finalists competing for the project that has been projected to bring 50,000 high-paying jobs to the winner, isn’t as clear.

Newark officials, when contacted by ROI-NJ this weekend, were not willing to offer any insights they may or may not have on their bid — as has been their policy since Newark was named a finalist in January.

Amazon officials would not comment publicly, but the company’s director of economic development public policy, Mike Grella, tweeted a response: “Memo to the genius leaking info about Crystal City, VA as #HQ2 selection. You’re not doing Crystal City, VA any favors. And stop treating the NDA you signed like a used napkin.”

Memo to the genius leaking info about Crystal City, VA as #HQ2 selection. You’re not doing Crystal City, VA any favors. And stop treating the NDA you signed like a used napkin. https://t.co/wqrZLqr8MQ